Fightwear Business

Fightwear Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Thinking about diving into the world of sports apparel? A fightwear business might be your calling. This business revolves around creating and selling specialized clothing and gear for combat sports enthusiasts—think MMA shorts, boxing gloves, and martial arts uniforms.

Getting started involves connecting with reliable manufacturers to produce high-quality, durable products that fighters can rely on. Marketing these items effectively, often through partnerships with athletes and influencers, can help build your brand's reputation in this competitive market.

Fightwear is a niche yet thriving sector with a passionate customer base. By focusing on innovation, comfort, and style, you can carve out a unique space for your brand. If you're dedicated, understand the needs of the sport, and can commit to rigorous quality standards, a fightwear business could be a knockout success.

In this list, you'll find real-world fightwear business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a fightwear business that makes money.

1. Sweet Science of Fighting ($96K/year)

James de Lacey, founder of Sweet Science of Fighting, came up with the idea for his business after years of experience in professional sports and a master's degree in sport and exercise science. During the pandemic, he found himself stuck in Romania and decided to leverage his expertise in strength and conditioning training for combat sports. He started by creating informational content on his website and focused on SEO to drive traffic. Now, the business is making $8000/month and growing, with a community of 80 members and a successful affiliate program.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 0

How Building A Digital Community Of Combat Athletes Led Us To An $8K/Month Business

Sweet Science of Fighting, a combat sports training platform with specialized programs and a private community, built by James de Lacey, a Master's graduate in sport and exercise science with over a decade of experience training professional athletes, achieving $8,000/month through current customers, affiliate marketing, and funneling search engine traffic.

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